Finding the right Christmas gifts for loved ones can feel like deciphering code at times, but luckily we live in a time when new and exciting tech is always hitting the shelves. Whether you’re aiming to impress a gamer, motivate a fitness buff, inspire a budding photographer or wow a music lover, you’re bound to find tech gifts they’ll love this Christmas.
Best Tech Gifts for Fitness Lovers
For those who are always up for a new physical challenge, the Google Pixel Watch 4 41mm WiFi Lemongrass/Champagne Gold is the perfect accessory. This stylish smartwatch is packed with advanced, intuitive tracking features that’ll take their fitness journey to the next level. Its sensors and trackers learn sleep and exercise patterns to offer personalised insights that’ll help them improve their workouts. It even knows when it’s time to take a rest day or when they’re ready to smash their next gym session.
With its longest battery life* yet – up to 30 hours – and super-fast charging that provides 15 hours of power in just 15 minutes, it’ll always be ready when they are. Its sleek design is fortified with durable and scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass, an aerospace-grade aluminium body and can be submerged up to 50 metres underwater, so they can take their adventures off-road without a worry.
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Best Tech Gifts for People on the Go
Whether it’s a holiday or work trip, these thoughtful presents will provide an extra bit of comfort for any journey away from home. If they love getting stuck into a good book (or five) then the Kindle 11th Generation 2024 in Matcha gives them access to thousands of books with 16GB storage. It’s also the lightest Kindle ever, weighing just 158 grams, and boasts a battery life* of up to six weeks.
If they prefer to disappear into immersive gaming worlds, the Nintendo Switch 2 Console 256GB is the ultimate travel companion. With its vibrant 7.9-inch LCD screen delivering stunning high-resolution visuals, every game feels like an adventure. The console comes with two Joy-Con 2 controllers that magnetically attach for seamless portability, and its built-in adjustable stand lets them prop it up anywhere – whether they’re on a plane, at a cafe or just relaxing at home.
Help the nomads in your life stay in touch and capture great moments with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB in Shadow Blue. It’s the thinnest Fold model yet, making it great to take on the go, and can unfold from a 6.5-inch smartphone to an 8-inch tablet, perfect for everything from streaming their favourite shows to video-calling their friends.
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- Kindle 11th Generation 2024 in Matcha
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB Shadow Blue
- Nintendo Switch 2 Console 256GB
Best Tech Gifts for Entertainment Lovers
Whether they’re into gaming, movies or music, why not give them a gift that will enhance their favourite experiences?
The F1 fanatic in your circle will feel like they’re on the grid with the Logitech G923 Wheel and Pedal PlayStation. The steering wheel makes racing games feel ultra-realistic with Logitech’s TRUEFORCE feedback technology system, creating reactive haptics, while the pressure-sensitive brake pedal accurately simulates real-world braking for those tricky corners.
For those who are always tuned into the latest shows and movie releases, they’ll love an upgrade to their home theatre with the Samsung 32" FHD Smart TV with Tizen OS. Its slimline design and 200 x 200 VESA compatibility makes it perfect for wall mounting, while its TizenOS operating system provides access to all the best streaming apps and digital channels as well as Samsung Knox Security technology for an extra layer of data protection.
Give them a memorable first listen to their most anticipated new album releases with a pair of Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones. Its noise-cancellation works with intuitive AI technology to block out distractions while enhancing each audio track. Its lightweight, over-ear design makes it comfortable for long periods of wear and its battery life* lasts up to 30 hours so they can enjoy their tunes all day long.
If they love talking on the phone or listening to music (and looking cool while doing it), these cutting-edge audio sunglasses, the JBL Soundgear Frames Square Onyx, are a surprising piece of tech. They can easily connect the sunglasses to their smartphone through Bluetooth to enjoy a hands-free convo or their favourite podcast, whether they’re out and about or relaxing by the pool.
What to Try
- Logitech G923 Wheel and Pedal PlayStation Black
- Samsung 32" FHD Smart TV with Tizen OSV
- Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
- JBL Soundgear Frames Square Onyx
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Best Tech Gifts for Creatives
The dedicated DIYer in your life won’t know how they went so long without the Cricut Joy Xtra Value Pack. The pack contains the small but mighty Cricut Joy Xtra Smart Cutting Machine, three different types of vinyl, a cutting mat, sticker paper, iron-on sheets and cutting and weeding tools; everything they need to jumpstart a plethora of new creative projects.
For the memory-maker of the group, there’s the FujiFilm INSTAX mini 12 Instant Camera. With its intuitive automatic flash, close-up mode for perfectly-focused portraits, and selfie mirror to help line up shots, it’s ideal for capturing moments at milestone events or adding a creative touch to scrapbooks and junk journals.
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Best Tech Gifts for Coffee Lovers
For those hardcore espresso devotees, a shiny new coffee machine might be what they are hoping to unwrap this Christmas. The Sunbeam Barista Max Black will make them feel like a professional barista in their own home with its modern commercial design. Its built-in grinder has a Tap and Go feature that precisely measures out their preferred dose of freshly ground coffee every time. If they’re short on bench space, the compact Lavazza A Modo Mio SMEG Capsule Machine in Black delivers an authentic espresso in just 35 seconds. Plus, its retro design means it doubles as a funky piece of decor.
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*Battery life/runtime may vary and is dependent on various factors including loaded applications, configuration, features, usage, network and settings. Battery run times quoted are typically results of benchmark testing by brands.
